The Built Environment Foundation at QA Oxford Brookes University is your essential first step towards a dynamic career in shaping our cities and communities. This programme is ideal if you're passionate about urban design, planning, or construction and want to develop a strong academic and practical foundation. You will explore critical areas such as sustainability in the built environment, digital skills for design, and the principles of urban planning and construction. This course provides the essential knowledge and research skills to prepare you for further undergraduate study in this vital and evolving sector.
You will study this foundation programme full-time on campus over one year, engaging with a blend of lectures, seminars, and practical activities. Throughout the year, you will develop essential study skills and professional awareness, learn to use industry-standard digital tools like SketchUp, and gain insights into real-world construction and real estate practices through case studies and site visits. You will graduate with a clear understanding of the built environment and be well-prepared to progress to a range of undergraduate degrees at QA Oxford Brookes University, opening pathways to careers in planning, construction management, property development, and surveying.